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AP college football poll, Week 8: Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019.The top four teams in the country were unchanged after No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Florida State all won Saturday in blowout fashion. The Bulldogs received 43 first-place votes, Michigan got 16, and Ohio State and Florida State each had one.Washington received two first-place votes and jumped two spots past No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 7 Penn State, giving the Huskies their best ranking since reaching No. 5 on Oct. 8, 2017. The last time Washington was ranked this highly this late in the season was 2016, when the Huskies made the College Football Playoff.That was the last time any Pac-12 team reached the four-team playoff.Washington beat Oregon 36-33 when the Ducks missed a field goal on the game’s final play.“This moment right now ...

Suzanne Somers dies of cancer one day before 77th birthday 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

Iconic actress Suzanne Somers has died of cancer just one day shy of her 77th birthday, her publicist confirmed to Page Six. Somers, known for her roles in the sitcoms “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step,” had been battling breast cancer for over 23 years. She was diagnosed a second time in July following her first diagnosis in 2000, according to People Magazine. According to her publicist, she passed away peacefully at her home early Sunday morning surrounded by her husband and other immediate family members.  Bruce Willis rendered ‘incommunicative’ by disease, ‘Moonlighting’ creator says People reported on Somers’ 77th birthday plans on Sunday morning, saying that she was planning on spending the day with her “nearest and dearest” family, including her six grandchildren. In addition to her successful career as an actress, Somers was also an author, businesswoman and health spokesperson. 

3.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ojai

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Ojai Sunday afternoon. The temblor was recorded at 12:52 p.m. and was centered about 10 miles northeast of Ojai and about 15 miles north-northwest of Santa Paula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the USGS event page. Although the temblor was almost 10 miles from Ojai some residents did report feeling it, according to a USGS interactive map. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Instant analysis: 49ers lose first game of season, 19-17 to Browns

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

CLEVELAND – The 49ers were denied a franchise-record 16th straight regular-season win Sunday as they failed to rally past the Browns.Rookie kicker Jake Moody missed a 41-yard field-goal attempt wide right with six seconds remaining to send the 49ers home with a 19-17 loss, their first of the season.The 49ers (5-1) positioned themselves for victory behind quarterback Brock Purdy’s late-game completions to Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings, the latter of whom drew a pass-interference penalty on the Browns to supercharge that desperation drive.The 49ers had rallied earlier in the fourth quarter for a 17-13 lead, which they took on Jordan Mason’s 8-yard touchdown run, one snap after Deommodore Lenoir interception.Moody, a rookie third-round pick, had never missed a field goal attempt until entering the game. But he missed a 54-yard attempt in the first quarter following a Fred Warner interception. He did rebound to nail a 25-yarder for a 10-0 lead midway through the second qu...

49ers-Browns: Samuel, McCaffrey out with injuries

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey both were injured during Sunday’s game in Cleveland and ruled out for the rest of the game, the team announced.Samuel, the 49ers’ do-it-all receiver went into the locker room late in the first quarter after spending a few minutes in the injury tent on the San Francisco sideline. He did not emerge until after halftime, when he was wearing a hoodie and beanie cap, rather than his pads and uniform.It was not immediately clear how Samuel suffered the injury.McCaffrey injured his oblique early in the second half and was seen stretching on the sideline. He missed the 49ers’ second possession of the third quarter, then returned briefly on the next drive, running for six yards on a play negated by penalty, but immediately went back to the sideline and eventually to the locker room at the end of the quarter. He was ruled out midway through the fourth quarter.The Niners’ offense has struggled since Samuel’s injury: San Francis...

49ers-Browns live blog: Niners lose in rainy Cleveland

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

The 49ers look to keep their perfect start intact Sunday in Cleveland, where they’ll face the NFL’s No. 1 overall defense, but won’t see starting quarterback Deshaun Watson.Follow along here as we track the action:0:06, 4Q – Browns 19, 49ers 17: Jake Moody’s 41-yard field goal attempt sails wide right and the 49ers suffer their first lost of the season. Moody had been perfect entering the game, and the 49ers drove 52 yards to set up the attempt, the rookie’s second miss of the game.1:40, 4Q – Browns 19, 49ers 17: Dustin Hopkins’ 29-yard field goal gives the Browns a late lead after a 63-yard drive aided by two questionable penalty calls: Unnecessary roughness on third-and-10 called against Tashaun Gipson and holding two plays later on Charvarius Ward.3:21, 4Q – 49ers 17, Browns 16: Dustin Hopkins’ third field goal of the game brings Cleveland within one point. His 50-yarder came after the Browns drove 43 yards on 14 plays, ...

Aaron Rodgers tosses passes, walks without crutches before Jets’ game vs. Eagles

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw several short passes during the team’s warmup period before a game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, nearly five weeks after tearing his left Achilles tendon.Wearing a white long-sleeved T-shirt, black sweatpants and a multicolored Jets cap, the 39-year-old Rodgers walked around without the aid of crutches or a walking boot and had a catch with cornerback Sauce Gardner — who is out for the game with a concussion. The four-time NFL MVP, who’s on the injured reserve list, stepped into a few of his throws and put some weight on his left leg while tossing the 15-yard passes. He also chatted with several teammates and coaches on the field while the Jets warmed up.Rodgers rejoined his teammates for the second time since being injured four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11. He also attended New York’s loss to Kansas City two weeks ago before returning home, but he was on crutches...

Suzanne Somers dead at 76; actor played Chrissy Snow on past US TV sitcom “Three’s Company”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Suzanne Somers attends the Clive Davis 90th Birthday Celebration at Casa Cipriani on April 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Jamie McCarthy) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Suzanne Somers attends the Clive Davis 90th Birthday Celebration at Casa Cipriani on April 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Jamie McCarthy) Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76.Her publicist, R. Couri Hay, released a statement confirming the actor’s death.Source

Cousins, Hicks lead way as Vikings knock out Fields, beat Bears 19-13

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw for a touchdown, Jordan Hicks returned a fumble 42 yards for a score and the Minnesota Vikings knocked Justin Fields out of the game in beating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday.The Vikings (2-4) made enough plays without injured star receiver Justin Jefferson to shake off a loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and win for the second time in three games.Fields was sacked four times and exited with a right hand injury early in the third quarter, and the Bears (1-5) lost again after stopping a 14-game slide at Washington last week.Fields seemed to be favoring his hand following a third-down sack by Danielle Hunter on Chicago’s first possession of the second half. The Bears punted, and Fields headed to the locker room.Rookie Tyson Bagent came in and got strip-sacked by safety Josh Metellus on Chicago’s next drive. Hicks scooped up the loose ball near the left sideline and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown, making it 19-6.Bagent — undra...

Actor Suzanne Somers, who played Chrissy Snow on past US TV sitcom “Three’s Company,” has died at 76, publicist says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:28 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Suzanne Somers, who played Chrissy Snow on past US TV sitcom “Three’s Company,” has died at 76, publicist says.Source